CENTRAL TEXAS

Texas Storms Bring Flooding, Force Road Closures

Rainstorms moving east across the state have brought heavy rainfall to parts of Central Texas, flash flood warnings to the Houston area and a lightning strike that ignited an oil tank fire.

The remnants of Hurricane Odile brought up to 3 inches of rain to the Austin area along with isolated flooding. A flash flood warning was issued Wednesday for Brazoria, Galveston and Harris counties, with the National Weather Service issuing a flood watch into Thursday.

The Harris County Flood Control District says rainfall exceeded 1.5 inches in just 15 minutes. Police say flooding and weather-related accidents have closed some sections of highway in the Houston area.

Emergency personnel in Baytown were working to contain the crude oil fire at a storage tank. There were no reports of injuries.
 

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